Win sends Lunas to top 10 in WBA

Pan-Asia flyweight champion Rolly Lunas is expected to be in the top 10 rankings of the World Boxing Association when the Venezuela-based sanctioning body releases its rankings next month.

The Tabako City-raised Lunas, with a record of 16 wins, two losses with nine KOs, successfully defended his PABA title last Dec. 19 in Balanga, Bataan, knocking out Thai Phises Vor Surapol in six rounds.

The win will most likely catapult Lunas, ranked No. 14 in the WBA, into the top 10.

Meanwhile, the Lunas-Surapol duel, dubbed "Battle in Balanga 3," will be aired today from 4 to 6 p.m. over at IBC-13.

The coverage is sponsored by San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Petron, Genesis Transport, Herma Shipyard Inc., United Auctioneers, Jollibee Balanga-Orani, Bahay ni Juan, New Kamameshi House, Cercure Herbal Dietary Supplement, and Parañaque Auto Sales.

In the Lunas undercard, RP lightweight titleholder Fernando Montilla made a stirring defense of his crown with an impressive third-round knockout win over top contender Larry Pelonia.